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LoC No.: 11027015

Title: Life and adventures of Frank and Jesse James, the noted western outlaws

Note: Reading ease score: 69.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by sp1nd, Mary Akers and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive)

Summary: "Life and Adventures of Frank and Jesse James, the Noted Western Outlaws" by J.A. Dacus is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The narrative focuses on the notorious figures of Frank and Jesse James, detailing their early lives, their rise to infamy as outlaws, and the societal influences that shaped them. The book paints a picture of the brothers against the backdrop of the turbulent times of the American Civil War and the violent atmosphere of the post-war era, making it appealing to readers interested in American history and the lore of the Wild West. The opening of the book introduces the family background of Frank and Jesse James, highlighting their father, a respected preacher, and their mother, a determined woman who navigated the hardships of widowhood while raising her children. As the narrative unfolds, it describes the brothers' formative years, detailing their early fascination with firearms, which foreshadows their future lives as outlaws. We learn about the significant events that led them into the dark paths of guerrilla warfare and lawlessness, setting the stage for their notorious criminal careers. The text sets a somber yet curious tone, inviting readers to contemplate how ordinary beginnings can lead to extraordinary outcomes wrought with violence and tragedy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Dacus, J. A. (Joseph A.)

EBook No.: 45660

Published: May 16, 2014

Downloads: 204

Language: English

Subject: Brigands and robbers

Subject: James, Frank, 1844-1915

Subject: James, Jesse, 1847-1882

LoCC: United States local history: The West. Trans-Mississippi Region. Great Plains

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 11027015

Title: Life and adventures of Frank and Jesse James, the noted western outlaws

Note: Reading ease score: 69.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by sp1nd, Mary Akers and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive)

Summary: "Life and Adventures of Frank and Jesse James, the Noted Western Outlaws" by J.A. Dacus is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The narrative focuses on the notorious figures of Frank and Jesse James, detailing their early lives, their rise to infamy as outlaws, and the societal influences that shaped them. The book paints a picture of the brothers against the backdrop of the turbulent times of the American Civil War and the violent atmosphere of the post-war era, making it appealing to readers interested in American history and the lore of the Wild West. The opening of the book introduces the family background of Frank and Jesse James, highlighting their father, a respected preacher, and their mother, a determined woman who navigated the hardships of widowhood while raising her children. As the narrative unfolds, it describes the brothers' formative years, detailing their early fascination with firearms, which foreshadows their future lives as outlaws. We learn about the significant events that led them into the dark paths of guerrilla warfare and lawlessness, setting the stage for their notorious criminal careers. The text sets a somber yet curious tone, inviting readers to contemplate how ordinary beginnings can lead to extraordinary outcomes wrought with violence and tragedy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Dacus, J. A. (Joseph A.)

EBook No.: 45660

Published: May 16, 2014

Downloads: 204

Language: English

Subject: Brigands and robbers

Subject: James, Frank, 1844-1915

Subject: James, Jesse, 1847-1882

LoCC: United States local history: The West. Trans-Mississippi Region. Great Plains

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.